I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Doctor of Pharmacy based in Atlanta, GA. With a warm and compassionate approach, I’m dedicated to helping clients throughout the state of Georgia via telehealth services, providing the support they need to navigate life’s challenges. My passion lie
You are stressed, overwhelmed, and feel like this is not the life you ordered. You want to feel different but do not know how to make that happen. I get it! And not only have I been there, but I can help.
If you have exhausted all your effort in trying to feel better and are finding that nothing works, let me collaborate with you to help you dis
Are you struggling to rebuild trust after an affair? If you are the one who strayed, you may be feeling overwhelming shame and a great fear that there is nothing you can do to save your marriage. If you have been betrayed, you may feel that everything you thought was true about your life and your history together is gone. You both may be wondering
I find great meaning in helping people connect with the things that matter most to them and live fuller and more satisfying lives, and have a great appreciation for the courage it takes to reach out for help when things aren’t working. I provide an accepting and compassionate environment with respect and admiration for individual differences
You may be struggling to understand and cope with the situations in your life--both past and present. I will offer you a safe place to be heard and explore what lies behind your experiences and your reactions to them. And I will help you find your authentic voice and power so that you can get unstuck and move forward with the insights you glean fro
Life can be hard. Sometimes we have difficulty communicating with our partner, boss, children, or our parents. Sometimes we have difficulty adjusting to a new environment or new life circumstances. At times, we may feel stuck and unsure of how to make changes in our lives. Other times we may want to delve deeper and truly understand our motivations
Combining insight-oriented therapy with body-based, somatic treatment approaches results in lasting change. I invite you to read about my work in detail at my website MelissaLesterLCSW.com, and schedule a free 20-minute consultation to further explore working together.
SPECIALTIES
Women's Issues
Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm
Emotional E
As a counselor, I believe that working through challenges such as depression, anxiety, co-dependency, addictions... in the present time is very important, along with examining wounds from childhood that are barriers to moving forward. Through this work, healing can occur with understanding, self-compassion, authenticity, and positive change. Most p
If you struggle with self-doubt, self-criticism, poor body image, obsessive and intrusive thoughts, high emotional sensitivity, anxiety, perfectionism, or if you struggle to ask for help, or often put yourself last, go ahead and contact me because I have a deep desire to help support you. I believe that you have everything you need already inside o
Painful feelings are not a sign of weakness nor, are they your fault. There is relief and, there is hope.
Our first hour together is free. I do this because this time should only be for you. You should be the one to decide if you feel comfortable with us working together. Your level of comfort and openness is important to me. You should feel fr
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